Answer

Yes. If a person is genuinely unable to do Samvatsari Pratikraman on the last day of Paryushan, they may do it the next day as soon as possible, with sincere repentance and humility.

Explanation

In Jain Dharma, Samvatsari Pratikraman is very important because it is the annual practice of:

• asking forgiveness,
• repenting for faults,
• purifying thoughts, words, and actions,
• and saying Michhāmi Dukkaḍaṁ to all beings.

Ideally, it should be done on the proper Samvatsari day according to one’s Jain tradition. But if due to a genuine reason—such as illness, emergency, travel, or unavoidable circumstances—it could not be done, then one should not ignore it. One should do it the next day or at the earliest possible time.

Spiritual Understanding

The spirit of Pratikraman is inner purification. The date is important, but sincere repentance, humility, and the intention to correct oneself are also very important.

One should think:

• “I could not do it at the proper time due to unavoidable circumstances.”
• “I now do it with sincerity and repentance.”
• “May my faults be forgiven, and may I become more careful in the future.”

Takeaway

Do Samvatsari Pratikraman on the correct day if possible. If it was genuinely not possible, do it the next day or as soon as possible, with full sincerity and devotion.